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anchorite

/ˈæŋ.kə.rɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does anchorite mean?

noun

A person who has withdrawn from the world to live a life of solitude and prayer, typically in a cell or hermitage. A person who is devoted to a particular activity or interest.

Example

"The anchorite spent years in solitude, dedicating herself to prayer and contemplation."

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